Picasso (Masterpieces: Artists and Their Works) [Library Binding]

Shelley Swanson Sateren (Author), Shelley Swanson Sateren (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Masterpieces: Artists and Their Works

Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Pablo Picasso.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-Even though these introductory titles are aimed at young readers, the texts are too short, and the artistic concepts and terms are oversimplified. The full-color reproductions of the artists' works are well done, and the black-and-white photos of the men at work add interest and immediacy. Yet these strengths cannot compensate for such misguided statements as: "Impressionists did not paint pictures that looked real. Instead, they tried to paint scenes the way they looked at a quick glance" (Monet). This assertion does not at all convey Monet's careful attempts to capture the effect of light on objects. In general, children will be better served by other works when they are older or other approaches for this age, such as True Kelley's Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies (Grosset & Dunlap, 2001) or Susan Goldman Rubin's The Yellow House (Abrams, 2001).
Robin L. Gibson, Perry County District Library, New Lexington, OH
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About the Author

Shelley Swanson Sateren is a Capstone Press author.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 24 pages
• Publisher: Bridgestone Books (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736811222
• ISBN-13: 978-0736811224
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,013,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)